Source · Select Committees · Defence Committee
Recommendation 7
7
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A public disagreement between two great offices of state, played out in the House and...
Conclusion
A public disagreement between two great offices of state, played out in the House and on Twitter, is deeply unedifying. If one of the objectives is to restore public 30 Operation Isotrope: the use of the military to counter migrant crossings confidence then this disagreement has done the opposite and the operation has failed before it has even started. We question whether announcing the policy before agreeing the detail was a wise move or rather one borne of desperation. We hope that lessons will be learned from this experience.
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Government Response
Acknowledged
HM Government
Acknowledged
6 Operation Isotrope: Government response The Government notes the Committee’s view on this matter, though believes it is perfectly reasonable to set out overarching policy aims and strategy in advance of the full details. The Ministry of Defence, Home Office and others have been working closely together on a single cross-Government response to small boats migration in the Channel and everyone is united in the shared ambition to resolve this difficult issue.